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Part of situation: Wells death: Grand jury declines indictment; legal battles (37 clusters)

Nolan Wells family challenges grand jury decision following autopsy revelations

Nolan Wells Horn Island Ben Crump Mississippi grand jury forensic autopsy

Following a Mississippi grand jury's decision not to recommend criminal charges in the death of 18-year-old Nolan Wells, his family and civil rights attorney Ben Crump have released new forensic findings that challenge the official narrative.

While the grand jury concluded that the circumstances surrounding Wells' death on Horn Island were consistent with drowning, the state's autopsy report revealed that no fluid or debris was found in his airways, lungs, or stomach. Additionally, the autopsy documented dark red-purple contusions on the back of Wells' head. Attorneys noted that the lack of white blood cells around these injuries suggests they occurred shortly before his death.

Digital forensic experts from Garrett Discovery reported recovering more than 1 million digital artifacts from Wells' cellphone, including Snapchat and Instagram data. The examination identified messages that appeared to have been deleted or unsent. While the grand jury report stated there was no evidence of cellphone tampering, the family's legal team has expressed concerns regarding the missing data and the timeline of Wells' final communications. The family is now calling for a federal investigation and greater transparency regarding the grand jury's investigative materials.

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Andrew Garrett · Ben Crump · Christine Wonsley · Garrett Discovery · Horn Island · Mississippi · Mississippi State Medical Examiner · Nolan Wells

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Lawyers for Nolan Wells’ family highlight cellphone data, autopsy report and push for investigation [www.durangoherald.com]
Nolan Wells’ autopsy and cellphone raise more questions about his death [desotocountynews.com]
Nolan Wells pals’ attorney slams allegations of deleted messages: ‘They didn’t do it’ [offthepress.com]
New Nolan Wells Autopsy Details Raise Questions: No Water Found In Lungs, Phone Data Deleted Day He Disappeared [rnbphilly.com]
Nolan Wells Grand Jury's "No True Bill" Leaves No True Answers [www.urbanmag-online.com]
Family, lawyers still demanding answers in mysterious death of Nolan Wells - Los Angeles Wave Newspaper Group [wavepublication.com]
Nolan Wells: Autopsy Reveals No Fluid In Lungs At Time Of Death [1053rnb.com]
New Nolan Wells Autopsy Details Raise Questions: No Water Found In Lungs, Phone Data Deleted Day He Disappeared [92q.com]
New Nolan Wells Autopsy Details Raise Questions: No Water Found In Lungs, Phone Data Deleted Day He Disappeared [classixphilly.com]
Junger Student tot aufgefunden: Familie äußert Misstrauen [www.fehmarn24.de]
Nolan Wells’ Autopsy and Phone Provide Shocking New Details [kissrichmond.com]
Junger Student tot aufgefunden: Familie äußert Misstrauen [www.leinetal24.de]
Nolan Wells: Autopsy Reveals No Fluid In Lungs At Time Of Death [majicatl.com]
Nolan Wells’ family plans release of cellphone report amid calls for further investigation [mymotherlode.com]
Nolan Wells family pushes back after grand jury declines to issue indictments [www.sfltimes.com]
Nolan Wells' family plans release of cellphone report amid calls for further investigation [srnnews.com]
New Nolan Wells Autopsy Details Raise Questions: No Water Found In Lungs, Phone Data Deleted Day He Disappeared [thebeatdfw.com]
New Nolan Wells Autopsy Details Raise Questions: No Water Found In Lungs, Phone Data Deleted Day He Disappeared [theboxhouston.com]
Lawyers for Nolan Wells' family highlight cellphone data, autopsy report and push for investigation - TSDMemphis. com [tri-statedefender.com]
Nolan Wells Autopsy: ‘No Fluid or Debris’ in Airways [usaherald.com]
Nolan Wells: Autopsy Reveals No Fluid In Lungs At Time Of Death [wolbbaltimore.com]
New Nolan Wells Autopsy Details Raise Questions: No Water Found In Lungs, Phone Data Deleted Day He Disappeared [wtlcfm.com]
Nolan Wells and the ‘Racism’ Supply Crisis - American Renaissance [www.amren.com]
Nolan Wells Autopsy Shows Head Bruises And No Water In Lungs [balleralert.com]
New Nolan Wells Autopsy Details Raise Questions: No Water Found In Lungs, Phone Data Deleted Day He Disappeared [blackamericaweb.com]
Nolan Wells’ Autopsy and Phone Provide Shocking New Details [foxync.com]
Nolan Wells’ Friends Deny Deleting Snapchats From His Phone, Threatens To File Defamation Lawsuit Against Ben Crump [hollywoodunlocked.com]
Nolan Wells' Autopsy Found No Water In Lungs After Grand Jury [www.hot97.com]
New Nolan Wells Autopsy Details Raise Questions: No Water Found In Lungs, Phone Data Deleted Day He Disappeared [kysdc.com]
Junger Student tot aufgefunden: Familie äußert Misstrauen [www.merkur.de]
Nolan Wells’ Autopsy and Phone Provide Shocking New Details [newstalkcleveland.com]
Nolan Wells’ Case Takes A Disturbing Turn As Last Text Message He Sent Before Being Found Lifeless Is Revealed [tvovermind.com]
Junger Student tot aufgefunden: Familie äußert Misstrauen [www.tz.de]
Nolan Wells’ Autopsy Found No Water In Lungs After Grand Jury [www.wbls.com]
Nolan Wells: Autopsy Reveals No Fluid In Lungs At Time Of Death [woldcnews.com]
Nolan Wells’ Autopsy and Phone Provide Shocking New Details [wzakcleveland.com]
Nolan Wells' cause and manner of death 'undetermined,' state autopsy report finds [abc13.com]
Nolan Wells' cause and manner of death 'undetermined,' state autopsy report finds [abc7chicago.com]
Nolan Wells' Autopsy Leaves Cause of Death Undetermined After Grand Jury Finds No Evidence of Criminal Conduct [www.ibtimes.co.uk]
Lawyers for Nolan Wells' family highlight cellphone data, autopsy report and push for investigation [www.newsday.com]
New Nolan Wells Autopsy Details Raise Questions: No Water Found In Lungs, Phone Data Deleted Day He Disappeared [rickeysmileymorningshow.com]
Mom of Nolan Wells Objected to a Reporter Referring to Her Son as a 'Man. ' Here's Why it Matters. [www.sheknows.com]
New Details in Nolan Wells Case Emerge, as Autopsy Findings, Cell Phone Data Raise More Questions [www.theroot.com]
Hakeem Jeffries Says Justice Has Been Delayed for Nolan Wells, but Not Denied; Ms. Rachel Weighs In [twitchy.com]
Nolan Wells’ family plans release of cellphone report amid calls for further investigation [wtop.com]
Nolan Wells' family plans release of cellphone report amid calls for further investigation [www.independent.co.uk]
Nolan Wells pals’ attorney slams allegations of deleted messages: ‘They didn’t do it’ [nypost.com]